Detailed Description Of ‘Aquaman’ CinemaCon Footage Revealed

Brand new footage from DC Films’ upcoming Aquaman was screened tonight during Warner Bros’ CinemaCon presentation, and now a detailed breakdown of what was shown has made its way online.

Plot details for Aquaman remain under wraps, though the footage described here gives you at least a general sense of what to expect from the film. And according to the description, it sounds like Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) has been ripped directly from the comics, certainly a treat for fans worried how the character’s costume would translate to live action. While nothing has been officially released, ComicBook.com has a description of the footage that was unveiled:

“I can’t believe your finally here,” someone says. The camera dives into the water. A ship soars through the water. A gladiator match seems to be coming. The ship enters Atlantis, with several ships ferrying in and out. The Ocean Master stands in the coliseum, rallying the crowd against his brother who will challenge him for the throne. Arthur trains on the beach. He’s younger and catches the quindent with his bare hands, just before his face. He lifts a submarine from the water. He kicks ass inside the sub. Above water, he tells Mera he is a “blood instrument” and he’s “damn good at it”. Mera begs Arthur to help so “millions of people” don’t die. Water crashes on land. Dafoe’s character tells him to go “deeper” to discover his Atlantean instincts, before being revealed in a leather-y black costume. Black Manta looks ripped from a comic, with glowing red eyes. A war between an army on foot underwater and men riding sharks ensues. The Ocean Master promises to bring the”wrath of seven seas.”

Why ‘Shazam!’ Is A Good Turning Point For The DC Extended Universe

When it comes to the DC Extended Universe, the results have been struggling at best. Justice League‘s box office returns where nowhere near where they should have been. This is troubling considering that the film features all of the big name superheroes within the DC Comics mythos. The biggest takeaway from the film is that a serious change is needed, and DC’s Shazam! might be the perfect starting point for that.

Shazam has been around since the late 1930s. Originally known as Captain Marvel and published through Fawcett Comics, the hero was actually at one point more popular than Superman. After some legal woes and a buyout of Fawcett Comics by DC Comics, the hero became ingrained with DC mythos. Due to the aforementioned legal woes, the character is now more commonly known as Shazam.

Here are 10 reasons why Shazam! could be a great, new starting point for the DC Extended Universe! Click Next to get started.